Galen Hooks


Galen Hooks is an American dancer, choreographer, creative director, producer, singer/songwriter, and actress.

Work

Hooks has worked with over 60 artists, such as Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo, Britney Spears, Usher, Mýa, Chris Brown, The Jonas Brothers, William Chan, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Banks, Sunmi, Grimes, and John Legend. She also modeled for Nike's Dance and Sport Culture lines, including catalogs, billboards, and a two-page ad in Vogue magazine. Producing credits include America's Got Talent, The Voice, Disney Channel Presents: Radio Disney's Family VIP Birthday, and YouTube's "Masterclass". Theater work includes Associate Co-choreographer for the revival of the Broadway show Dreamgirls and choreographer for the musical Higher Education. Hooks is a dançarina, choreographer, and actress in LXD:The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers. She was a leading lady for Miguel, Usher, and worked as a dancer, choreographer, and actress for Ne-Yo's concept album Libra Scale, in which she played the lead character Diamond Eye and her alter ego, Pretti Sinclair, in the album's music videos, album leaflet, and live performances.
Hooks also was a songwriter on recording artist Raistalla's self-titled album. Galen wrote "Krazy" and co-wrote "Attention" and "Speedracer". She has released songs with her music group "CAMPFIRE VAUDEVILLE".
JobDescriptionRole
So You Think You Can DanceThe LXD performanceDancer/Co-Choreographer
The LXD"Duet", "Rise of the Drifts", "I Seen a Man" webisodeActress, dancer, choreographer
Ne-Yo"Beautiful Monster" long form videoActress, dancer, choreographer
Ne-Yo"Champagne Life" music videoActress, dancer, choreographer
Ne-Yo"One in a Million" music videoActress
Janet Jackson"So Excited", "Rock With You" music videosDancer
Usher"Hey Daddy" music videoChoreographer
United States of Tara"Princess Valhalla" viral videoChoreographer
DreamgirlsApollo performance and international tourAssociate Co-Choreographer
The Jonas Brothers"Look Me In the Eyes" TourChoreographer
Dancing with the StarsJohn Legend "Green Light" performanceChoreographer
NikeVogue and other campaignsModel
Miguel"Arch N Point" music videoLead Dancer, Choreographer
Britney Spears"Til the World Ends" music videoDancer
Harry's Law"Send In the Clowns" episodeChoreographer
Suburgatorymultiple episodesChoreographer
Justin Bieber"Santa Claus is Comin' To Town"Choreographer
Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West"Knocks You Down" Letterman performanceDancer/Choreographer
MovieChoreographer/Dancer
Usher"Good Kisser" music videoDancer

Awards

Galen received a Choreography Media Honor for her work with Fergie performing "Live and Let Die" on Movies Rock and four World Dance Awards for her choreography with THE LXD, YouTube's ReMixed, and her own "CAMPFIRE VAUDEVILLE", a song and dance performance featuring original music written by Hooks. Her YouTube show "Masterclass" was honored by the Webby Awards and Streamy Awards.

Activism/Education

Galen Hooks served 10 years as the chair of Dancers Alliance and as a board member of SAG-AFTRA. She currently consults DA and is spearheading the new entity Choreographers Alliance. Hooks conducts dance class series "BEHIND THE AUDITION" and "GALEN HOOKS' HEELS INTENSIVE", focusing on limited class sizes and direct feedback. She also teaches regular dance classes in US and internationally, and is a guest teacher for conventions such as THE PULSE, NUVO, and MONSTERS of HIP HOP.